Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova "The Swell Season"
Released in 2006
This was the debut album for The Swell Season (Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová). They were a folk duo that put out a pair of albums in the 2000s. Their voices worked so well together, often creating haunting harmonies. If you like Irish music, you'll likely love this album.
I once had a business trip to Salt Lake City, Utah where I saw the band play the area for the first time following the success of the film "Once" which featured them as struggling musicians in Dublin. The song "Falling Slowly" found on this album won an Academy Award for the film in 2008. The film was a hit at the Sundance Film Festival and they were excited to be back. They gave an amazing performance that night.
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Ali Zanders, Sam Tunkel, Brian Westervelt, Jay Ingstrup, A Halo Called Fred, Damfino, Regency Club, and Night Windows. Plus a look back at "This American Life" by Diego Allessandro.
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Simple Gifts on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Christ Congregation Church. Two women plus ten instruments equal one good time when the award-winning duo of Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon take the stage. Showtime is 8:00pm.
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.
